Intro to Manhwa (and webtoons!)

calendar_today Sat 5:30 PM - Sat 7:00 PM

location_on Prog Panels - 305

Manhwa, in the form of webtoons (webcomics), have been steadily rising as part of Korea’s globalization of pop culture. But what is manhwa, and what is its relation to webtoons? What stories and themes are most popular? And how do these reflect Korean culture? Join Dr. Emily Hall in an exploration of the origin and impact of manhwa; influential artists, stories, and genres; and webtoons worth exploring.